Aguaruna Submitted Names

Aguaruna or Awajún names are used by the Aguaruna people of Peru.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ampám m Aguaruna
Etymology unknown, possibly from the Awajún ampámpag, a kind of wild plant traditionally used for medicinal reasons.
Ampúsh m Aguaruna
Means "owl" or "cricket" in Awajún.
Ánag m Aguaruna
Means "soft, smooth" or "promise, offer" in Awajún.
Antún m Aguaruna
Awajún form of Antonio.
Ántush m Aguaruna
Possibly from the Awajún ántut meaning "hear, understand, obey".
Aúju f Aguaruna
Means "nightjar" in Awajún. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the moon also known as ayaimama.
Ayámpia m Aguaruna
From the Awajun verb ayampat meaning "look back, turn".
Ayúi m Aguaruna
Means "axe handle" in Awajún.
Baitúg f Aguaruna
From the Awajún baít meaning "Smooth-billed ani".
Bashukat m Aguaruna
From the Awajún bashu meaning "wild turkey, curassow".
Búkuig m Aguaruna
Possibly from the Awajún bukuítut meaning "smoke".
Chígkim m Aguaruna
Means "firewood" in Awajún.
Daékat m Aguaruna
From the Awajún daék meaning "vine, rope".
Esámat m Aguaruna
Means "healing" in Awajún.
Étsa m Aguaruna
Means "sun" in Awajún.
Íkam m Aguaruna
Means "forest, jungle" or "mountain" in Awajún.
Ínchi f Aguaruna
From the Awajún name for a variety of sweet potato.
Inchítuch f Aguaruna
Means "multicoloured bird" in Awajún.
Ipák f Aguaruna
Means "achiote" in Awajún.
Jémpe m Aguaruna
Means "hummingbird" in Awajún.
Sakeját f Aguaruna
From the Awajún sake meaning "huasaí tree".
Sekút f Aguaruna
Etymology uncertain, possibly from the Awajún name for a species of vine or from the Awajún sekúut meaning "vanilla".
Sésejat f Aguaruna
Etymology uncertain, possibly related to the Awajún sésa meaning "flower" or seséjut meaning "healing a wound".
Sútag f Aguaruna
Means "short" in Awajún.
Súwa f Aguaruna
From the Awajún name for the Genipa americana plant.
Tátse f Aguaruna
From the Awajún name for a kind of parrot.
Tsapág f Aguaruna
From the Awajún tsápa meaning "pumpkin".
Tsugkinúa f Aguaruna
Means "siren woman, mermaid woman" in Awajún.
Tsúntsumanch f Aguaruna
Means "seagull" in Awajún.
Úgkum m Aguaruna
Means "toropishco bird" in Awajún.
Wachapéa m Aguaruna
From the Awajún wacha meaning "blue-winged macaw".
Wampagkít m Aguaruna
From the Awajún name of a type of bird that lives in tall trees.
Wijisám m Aguaruna
Means "spotted toad" in Awajún.
Yagkúg m Aguaruna
Means "flower" in Awajún.
Yakúm m Aguaruna
Means "howler monkey" in Awajún.
Yamanúa f Aguaruna
Means "new woman" in Awajún.
Yampák f Aguaruna
From the Awajun word for a kind of wild tree found near rivers.
Yámpan f Aguaruna
Etymology unknown. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the sun.
Yayanúa f Aguaruna
Means "star woman" in Awajún.
Yúmi m Aguaruna
Means "water" in Awajún.
Yumís f Aguaruna
Means "palm tree" in Awajún.